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The first view of the ocean on the bus ride to Corcovado

on May 26, 2012 in Adventure travel, Central America, Daily Travel Photo

The bus ride from San José to Puerto Jimenez is a ten hour scenic trip through the heart of Costa Rica. Spectacular views of villages and mountains abound, but it is not until you get down south close to Puerto Jimenez that the ocean comes into view. This is a picture from the bus of [...]

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6 jungle expeditions for incredible adventure travel

on January 1, 2012 in Adventure travel, Central America, Southeast Asia, United States

A jungle is defined as land densely overgrown with tropical vegetation. A place overgrown with tropical vegetation is sure to be teaming with flora and fauna. Due to the impenetrable nature of jungles, they can be difficult places to hike and adventure travel in, but the reward of a jungle expedition is great. African jungles [...]

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Flying into Sirena Station in Corcovado, Costa Rica

on September 27, 2011 in Adventure travel, Central America, hiking

Corcovado National Park is a hard nut to crack said my prospective guide as he outlined to me the various options for getting into this amazing national park in Costa Rica. The wildest area of the park was Sirena Ranger Station, and I wanted to get there as quickly as possible. The easiest way usually [...]

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Sirena Station Corcovado

Stuck in Carate, Costa Rica with Alvaro

on September 21, 2011 in Adventure travel, Central America

I had a decision to make when leaving Corcovado National Park. I had flown into the park and by-passed the 6-8 hour hike from the La Leona Ranger station. I did this because it was the only way to get into the park the next day, and I did not want to waste a day [...]

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Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica: Nature photo essay

on September 14, 2011 in Adventure travel, Central America, hiking

National Geographic calls Corcovado National Park in Costa Rica ‘the most biologically intense place on earth.’ It will not take long for one to discover that the magazine does not lie if they hike any trail inside this magnificent pristine reserve. Sirena Ranger Station is located in the heart of the 104,000 acre jungle along [...]

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Felix Menocal from Osa Travel

Osa Travel with Felix Menocal in Corcovado, Costa Rica: a cautionary tale

on September 8, 2011 in Adventure travel, Central America, International backpacking

Felix Menocal is a guide in Costa Rica you will want to avoid.  The Lonely Planet guide suggests staying at the hostel in Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica called Cabinas  the Corner as it is a great way to meet up with fellow travelers seeking entry and information about Corcovado National Park. A minute after walking [...]

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Puerto Jimeniz Costa Rica pig

Costa Rica daily travel photos: Honey, it is time to walk the pig

on September 6, 2011 in Adventure travel, Central America, Photograph of the week

I can just visualize the domestic scene five minutes before this photo was taken. “Asdrubal, have you walked the pig yet?” Asdrubal is sipping his delicious Costa Rican coffee and grunts: “damn pet pig.” Five minutes later he is out on the street leading the Puerto Jimeniz version of Green Acre’s Arnold on a leash [...]

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